Vote now: Should Rocky, Livingstone put fluoride in water?

A POWERFUL lobby group is putting pressure on Rockhampton Regional Council to reverse a 2012 decision and immediately re-commence fluoridating the water supply.

The Australian Medical Association Queensland and the Australian Dental Association Queensland (ADAQ) have united to call on the council to reconsider its stance, citing health reasons.

Reader poll

Should Rockhampton and Livingstone councils fluoridate their public water supplies?

This poll ended on 21 September 2018.

Current Results

Yes

68%

No

30%

Just Rockhampton

0%

Just Livingstone

0%

This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

Rockhampton Regional Council was among the first to opt out of fluoridation after the 2012 legislative amendment repealing the mandatory obligation to fluoridate public, potable water supplies that serviced at least 1000 people.